Sourcing a CPAP for Cash...When my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine started acting up, I had to get a new prescription (Rx) in order to...reactionscomments
Have I Nailed My Sleep Apnea?...I've been having slight health problems for a few years now, such as rhinitis, oesophageal reflux (actually just a bit of acidy...reactions2comments
Our Experience With CPAP Insurance and Copay Differences...I've been using my CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine for 7 years now. Well, 6 years; I haven't been able to...reactionscomments
I Expected a Productive Sunday but Sleep Apnea Had Other Plans...Ever since starting CPAP therapy for obstructive sleep apnea about 2 years ago, I have had a significant positive change in my...reactionscomments
How to Choose a Pillow for Sleep Apnea...Sleep apnea is a common but serious sleep disorder where a person has brief interruptions in their breathing while asleep. Lifestyle changes...reactions2comments
Meanwhile in Canada, the Wait for CPAP Is Over!...I'm used to waiting for non-urgent medical services here in Canada. So it was no surprise to me the process I had...reactionscomments
My Experience with CPAP After 5 Years of Use...My life was a lot different before my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. I was tired all the time, cranky, worn...reactions2comments
Getting a Sleep Study Retest for CPAP: Congrats! It’s Worse....I don’t know about you, but I don’t miss the sleep lab. Three nights lying in faux hotel rooms: some homier, some...reactions1comment
Foods to Eat Post Surgery...When I was about 16 years old I was diagnosed with sleep apnea. I had tried a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)...reactionscomments
My Experience With the Stigma of Smoking and Sleep Apnea...What is the "Big Bad Word" that comes with sleep apnea? OK… did I catch your attention? You’re probably wondering what I...reactionscomments
Top 3 Must-Haves for My CPAP...Since I started using my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine regularly, I had to move things around. My entire nightstand is...reactionscomments
How COVID-19 Affected My Sleep Apnea...Over the last year, I was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea and given a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. This adjustment...reactionscomments
Sleep Issues On and Off All My Life...I don’t know when I developed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) but lately, I have been thinking it’s been a decade or 2...reactionscomments
Feeling Vulnerable Post-Surgery...I’ve written before about tips for dealing with the stress that surgery brings on. Things to help comfort, and make the procedure...reactionscomments
Years I’ve Snored...For many years I’ve snored. From the time as a child, I’d go to sleepovers and would always be the first one...reactions2comments
Noises at Night...I was using a heating hose for my CPAP as an alternative to using the tubbing cover because of the zippers moving...reactionscomments
What Does the Red Face on My CPAP Machine Mean?...Your CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine generally works flawlessly, but it can have some issues. One issue you may see from...reactionscomments
Don’t Forget to Keep a Sleep Diary Before Your Sleep Study...If you’re in the process of preparing for an upcoming sleep study, you may have received a raft of paperwork to fill...reactionscomments
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth Experiences...As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual...reactionscomments
Dealing With Sleep Apnea When You’re Sick...It’s bad enough living with sleep apnea, but it can be a lot worse when you’re not feeling well. April was a...reactionscomments
